(True or False: ) Charlotte watches a documentary on TV and reads some articles on the internet. She thinks about a problem and comes to a conclusion based on what she saw and read. Is Charlotte making a scientific theory?

(True or False:) Maya is conducting a science experiment and forms a hypothesis. Will her hypothesis always be proven to be true?

(True or False:) For someone to claim something is a proven scientific fact, it must be backed by solid evidence.

(True or False) Scarlett will create her hypothesis based on the data she obtained in her experiment.

What is the independent variable? A researcher did an experiment to see if an increase in blood alcohol levels causes an increase in liver damage. Over the course of three months, mice were assigned to receive different concentrations of alcohol each day and blood tests were done to to determine how well their liver enzymes were functioning. Everything else in the experiment were purposely kept the same. All of the mice were fed the same food, exposed to the same environment, tested at the same time of day, etc. What is the independent variable?

True or False: Nora wants to test if a new fertilizer helps plants grow faster. For her hypothesis to be valid, it must be testable.

Avery is learning about the five senses in science class. Which of the following is not one of the five senses Avery uses to make observations?

You observe your friend walking into class with water spots on her clothing and damp hair. You heard rumbling earlier, so you make a(n) ___________ that she got rained on walking from her car.

Steps of the Scientific Method: Ricardo was walking around his garden trying to figure out what is causing his plants to die. He made some initial observations of the plants and thought possibly it has something to do with the type of fertilizer he used and figured he could set up an experiment to test different three types of fertilizers to see how they affected the plants. What step should complete next?

True or false (CONPTT): Because science is tentative we know planets revolve around the sun and not the earth.

(True or False:) Science can prove or disprove that the deity of God exists.

(True or False:) Isla claims that every fact and opinion she hears can be scientifically proven or disproven. Is this statement correct?

A company tested a new drug for high blood pressure in a 6-month clinical trial.

Which fact about the trial would make the results MOST credible and valid?

Nora wants to find out if the amount of sunlight affects how fast her plant grows. When setting up her "Controlled Experiment," it is important for her to change _____ variable(s) in order to prove that the data she collects was directly caused by the changes made.

An ad popped on your screen boosting that it has been scientifically proven that you will lose weight and gain muscle mass if you take "Magneto Special Formulated Vitamins." Rather than take their word for it, you analyzed the four articles they said that proved their claim. Which of the following statements would be a RED FLAG, making you DOUBT how effective their bold claims that their vitamins will help you?

What is the independent variable in following experiment? Brittany is designing an alarm clock APP and wants to see which which alarm sound would grab people's attention the fastest, so she could set it as the "default" alarm under the settings menu. She designed an experiment testing how how fast 100 people were able to recognize and press a button upon hearing one of 10 different alarm sounds. What is her independent variable?

Grace is working on a science project. She wants to know which of the following would be considered "outside the boundaries" of what science can prove or disprove to be true.

Evelyn is conducting an experiment to test the effect of sunlight on plant growth. She sets up two groups of plants: one group is placed in sunlight, and the other group is kept in the shade. Which of the following criteria would best describe the "Control Group" in Evelyn's experiment?

Noah is discussing science with his friends. He says, "Scientific theories are facts that cannot change over time." (True or false?)

Emma wants to conduct an experiment to find out why plants grow faster in sunlight. Which of the following is NOT a step she should follow in the scientific method?

Michael is working on a science project and needs to find the most reliable and trustworthy source for scientific information. Which of the following should he choose?

Nora is working on a science experiment in her classroom. She needs to heat some water and measure its volume, so she grabs the piece of lab equipment shown in the image. What is this piece of lab equipment called?

Olivia is preparing a science experiment and needs to accurately measure 200mL of vinegar. Which is the best piece of lab equipment she should use?

Nora is conducting an experiment to test different brands of toilet paper. She measures how many pennies each brand can hold before breaking. In Nora's toilet paper lab, what was the dependent variable and which axis did she graph it on?

Scarlett is learning about the human body in her science class. She discovers that her body is made up of trillions of tiny, living units, each performing specific functions vital for her overall health and survival. Which characteristic of living things does this describe?

Abigail observes a bird catching and eating a berry from a snowy branch. Which characteristic of life is supported by evidence of what the bird is doing in this scenario?

Mason is visiting a wildlife museum and notices that there are many different kinds of bears, each with unique features that help them survive in their specific environments. What characteristic of living things explains why these different kinds of bears have evolved, each with special features to help them survive in their own environment?

When Maya walks from a dark room into bright sunlight, her pupils become smaller to let in less light. Which characteristic of life applies to how her pupils adjust by dilating or constricting in response to the amount of light received?

Noah notices that when he is outside on a hot day, he starts to sweat, and when he is outside on a cold day, he starts to shiver. Which characteristic of life does this process demonstrate?

Liam is visiting a farm and sees several cute little chicks hatching from their shells. Which characteristic of living things does this process best demonstrate?

Hannah is learning about the characteristics of living things in science class. She notices that paper is made from trees. Based on what she has learned, Hannah classifies paper as _____________________.

Avery is learning about the characteristics of living things in science class. She wonders whether the virus that causes Covid-19 is considered to be living or nonliving. Based on what you know, how should Avery classify the virus?

Ethan has his mother's red hair and his father's dimples. Which characteristic of life does this situation best illustrate?

While hiking by a fast flowing river, Anika wonders if the river is considered living or nonliving according to the characteristics of living things. According to the characteristics of living things, a fast flowing river is classified as ___________________.

Elijah is learning about the human body in science class. He discovers that the body is made up of trillions of tiny, living units, each performing specific functions vital for overall health and survival. Which characteristic of living things does this describe?

David is conducting an experiment and comes up with an idea that he wants to test. (True or False:) For David's idea to be considered a scientific hypothesis, it must be testable and falsifiable.

Zoe is observing different objects in her backyard. She reflects on characteristics of a rock, a tree, a bird, and a dog. She wants to figure out which of the following is NOT a characteristic that all living things share. Which one should she choose?

Kai wants to find out why plants in his garden are growing at different rates. Which step should he take first in the scientific method?

Variable that the scientist changes, tests, or manipulates is

Good science only changes one independent variable at a time.

Ben makes five paper helicopters with different wing lengths. He drops them the same way from a height of two meters for five trials each. He records the amount of time it takes for each helicopter to fall to the ground.

What is the dependent variable?

Cindy wanted to find out how the amount of sunlight affects the growth of plants. She placed two tomato plants in 10 inch pots with potting soil and watered them ¼ cup each day. One plant was placed under a cardboard box and one was placed in the sunlight. She measured the growth of the plant each week for three weeks.

What is the independent variable?

Cindy wanted to find out how the amount of sunlight affects the growth of plants. She placed two tomato plants in 10 inch pots with potting soil and watered them ¼ cup each day. One plant was placed under a cardboard box and one was placed in the sunlight. She measured the growth of the plant each week for three weeks.

What are two controlled variables? (Select 2)

Information taken in by your 5 SENSES

What part of a bar graph do you look at to find out what the graph is about?

Which type of school suppy do the students use the least?

What is the title of the bar graph?